Guam · Guam Code Annotated Title 8 — Criminal Procedure
8 GCA § 135.38: When Defendant May be Discharged if Held Under Process From Guam Courts
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This statute specifies the grounds under which a prisoner held by Guam courts may be discharged through habeas corpus, including when court jurisdiction is exceeded, process is defective, or commitment lacks probable cause.
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